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Exim India web site
JULY 11, 2024
  • APSEZ gets Letter of Intent to develop, operate & maintain multipurpose clean cargo berth at Deendayal Port
  • India, Russia plan to raise bilateral trade to $100 bn by 2030
  • CONCOR Q1 volumes
  • Indian delegation raises key issues at IMO Council meet in London
  • Revision in fuel surcharge on pilotage at Hazira Port due to fuel price changes
  • X-Press Feeders commences Europe's first feeder network powered by green methanol
  • Coal imports up 5.3 pc in April-May
  • PSA Singapore taking steps to mitigate impact of global supply chain disruptions
  • Increase in free storage time for empty export containers at King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam
  • You Ask We Answer

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • Union calls more 'warning strikes' at German ports as talks restart
  • Whopping $50bn FedEx Freight? Or?
  • A rush to get cargo on a slow boat from China in time for Christmas shopping
  • Relaunch of MSC's Mustang service delayed by congestion at Singapore
  • ACP to start work on new reservoir, as more rain eases Panama Canal draught
  • Hapag-Lloyd eyes bigger profits as freight rates continue to rise
  • Shippers must do more to stop sanctions against Russia being broken, call
  • Royal Mail cut in domestic air freight services a blow to contract freighter operator

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Marine Log web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • MARAD awards $8.75 million in Small Shipyard Grants
    Last year, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $20.8 million in grant awards to 27 small shipyards in 20 states through the Small Shipyard Grant program. This year, though,
  • Berge Bulk puts Anemoi rotor sails on a Valemax
    Singapore-headquartered Berge Bulk reports that its 388,000 dwt Valemax ore carrier Berge Neblina is now en route to Brazil fitted with four Anemoi rotor sails. Each is 35 meters tall and has

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Container News web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • Iraq launches maritime single window for major ports
    Iraq is accelerating its digitalization efforts with plans to implement a maritime single window at the major ports of Um Qasr (North and South). From 30 June to 4 July, a team of experts from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) conducted a mission in Basra to assess the support needed for Iraq to achieve its goals. As of 1 January 2024, all IMO Member States must use a one-stop digital
  • Record-breaking demand for ocean container shipping adds to perfect storm in market
    Global demand for ocean freight container shipping hit an all-time record in May amid soaring spot rates and severe port congestion. The 15.94 million TEUs transported by ocean in May beats the previous record of 15.72 million TEUs set in May 2021, according to data released by Xeneta and Container Trades Statistics. The record levels of demand in May brings year-to-date volumes to just under 74
  • Hapag-Lloyd raises full-year earnings outlook after H1 results
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd raises its earnings outlook for the current financial year after the announcement of its half year figures. Based on preliminary and unaudited results, Hapag-Lloyd achieved a Group EBITDA of approximately US$2 billion and Group EBIT of approximately US$900 million, decreased from US$3.8 billion and US$2.8 billion, respectively, in 2023 H1. "Because recent strong d
  • PSA's initiatives to mitigate global supply chain disruptions
    Since early 2024, PSA Singapore (PSA) has substantially bolstered its operational capacities to accommodate heightened activity and mitigate the impacts of global supply chain disruptions. Initiatives undertaken include reinforcing frontline capabilities, launching new berths at Singapore's Tuas Port, and reactivating berths and yard space at Keppel Terminal. Consequently, the average port wait t
  • cargo-partner expands intermodal transport network across Europe and Türkiye
    Besides offering rail transport solutions between Asia and Europe, the international transport and logistics provider cargo-partner now extends intermodal services to and from various European countries, including Türkiye, the United Kingdom and Ireland. Responding to the persistent truck driver shortage and frequent road congestion at European borders, cargo-partner has introduced a comprehensiv
  • Maersk ship unscathed after Houthi attack
    Maersk Line has confirmed that Houthi rebels have attacked another of its US-flagged ships. The 2007-built 6,648 TEU Maersk Sentosa was hit by missiles while underway in the Arabian Sea. A Maersk spokesperson told Container News , "We can confirm that vessel Maersk Sentosa (operated by Maersk Line, Limited, a subsidiary of Maersk and operating US-flagged vessels) reported being targeted by a flyi
  • MPA and NYK partner for maritime sustainability and digitalization
    Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen their partnership and advance maritime decarbonization, digitalization, and manpower development. The MoU was signed by Teo Eng Dih, chief executive of MPA and Takaya Soga, president and group chief executive of NYK, on 2 July 2024. Aligned with the
  • IRCLASS Academy delivers first Port Facility Security Internal Auditor Training Program
    IRCLASS Academy, the training division of the Indian Register of Shipping, successfully concluded the inaugural Port Facility Security Internal Auditor Training Program at Rashtriya Raksha University's School of Integrated Coastal and Maritime Security Studies in Ahmedabad. This programme also included extensive training for Port Facility Security Officers. The opening ceremony was honoured by Dr
  • Freightos Weekly Update: Rates keep climbing on early month increases
    Ocean rates out of Asia climbed significantly last week, with the latest daily prices already at US$8,200/FEU to North America West Coast, US$9,300/FEU to the East Coast, US$8,600/FEU to North Europe and US$7,900/FEU to the Mediterranean. Peak season demand coinciding with Red Sea-driven capacity constraints and congestion has now pushed Asia - North America West Coast spot rates 60% higher than
  • WinGD completes type approval for new compact engine
    Swiss marine power company WinGD has completed type approval and factory acceptance testing for its X52-S2.0 engine, providing ship owners with a new option in compact, medium-bore two-stroke engines. Testing at Yuchai Marine Power Co (YCMP) confirmed the engine's performance and compliance, while the prototype project demonstrated ease of assembly and maintenance. The X-S series, which follows t
  • German port workers strike ahead of next round of negotiations
    The collective agreement negotiations between terminals and unions in Germany have been ongoing for several weeks, resulting in strike action from union members at the ports of Bremerhaven and Hamburg. Before the next round of negotiations get under way on 11 and 12 July, Berlin-based trade union Ver.di has called for warning strikes across terminals. The Port of Hamburg (besides Frucht Terminal)
  • Port of Long Beach appoints new director of Project Controls
    On 1 July, the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners approved the appointment of Ashley Morteboy as the head of the Project Controls Division at the Port of Long Beach, the second-busiest seaport in the United States. Morteboy's appointment will take effect on 29 July. As the director of Project Controls, Ashley Morteboy will be responsible for establishing and tracking schedules, budgets, and
  • X-Press Feeders launches Europe's first green methanol feeder network
    X-Press Feeders, the world's largest independent common carrier, has launched Europe's first scheduled feeder network powered by green methanol. This sustainable marine fuel can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 65%. "Today marks a significant milestone in sustainable shipping in Europe because companies here now have a regularly scheduled network that can ship goods in a way that has less
  • Port of New York and New Jersey nears 800,000 TEUs in May
    For the third consecutive month, the Port of New York and New Jersey has surpassed a total volume of 700,000 TEUs, marking a significant milestone. In May, the US port also achieved the number one position in the United States for total TEUs and total loaded TEUs. The total volume for May reached 790,758 TEUs (439,593 containers), reflecting a 16.9% increase from the 676,311 TEUs (376,449 contain
  • Port Houston resumes operations after Hurricane Beryl
    Port Houston in Texas has resumed operations on Wednesday, July 10, after being shut down since Monday because of Hurricane Beryl. Beryl was a Category 1 hurricane as it made landfall on the Texas Gulf Coast on Monday morning, July 8, but it became a tropical depression as it moved inland. As the storm barreled through, the region and the Houston area experienced sustained winds and heavy rain, a

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Splash web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • Saltchuk wraps up takeover of US tanker owner OSG
    Saltchuk Resources has completed its takeover of the Jones Act tankers and oil tug barges owner and operator, Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG). The privately owned Seattle-based company, which also controls TOTE and Foss, has acquired all shares not already owned for $8.50 per share in cash at an enterprise value of about $950m. Saltchuk first ...
  • Duisburg starts handling Ukrainian grain transshipments
    Due to Russian attacks on Odesa, which have happened many times until now, Ukraine started transshipping its corn through the German port of Duisburg. Even today, Odesa suffered another hit in the early hours of the day that resulted in the deaths of a truck driver and a port worker. Another port worker was injured. ...
  • Monjasa grows owned tanker fleet with double acquisition
    Danish bunker supplier and tanker owner Monjasa has purchased two secondhand tankers to bolster its operations in West Africa. The 2004-built 17,200 dwt Monjasa Rover, acquired as Fure Nord from Furetank, and the 2009-built 7,900 dwt Monjasa Hunter, picked up from Christiania Shipping as Annelise Theresa, have joined the fleet as the region sees increased ...
  • Western Bulk nets $4.5m from sale of modern ultramax
    Norwegian dry bulk operator Western Bulk Chartering has bagged around $4.5m in profits from the sale of a 2019-built ultramax. The Western Oslo has been offloaded to an undisclosed buyer after the Oslo-listed company exercised a purchase option at Nisshin Shipping. "It stands as a testament to our team's expertise and strategic approach, enabling us ...
  • Filipino crew rescued from listing vessel near Cape Town
    An 18-strong crew has been rescued after evacuating in a life raft from the general cargo vessel Ultra Galaxy, listing in the Atlantic Ocean near South Africa. According to the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), the rescue effort started very early on Monday after an emergency position indicating radio beacon alert from the vessel, ...
  • Asyad Shipping in for four VLCCs at Hanwha Ocean
    Oman's Asyad Shipping has been tipped to be the company booking four VLCC newbuilds at Hanwha Ocean. Multiple brokers have placed the Omani owner behind the recently divulged deal by the South Korean shipbuilder worth around $520m, with deliveries set for 2026 and the first quarter of 2027. Asyad boasts a fleet of more than ...
  • Houthi campaign returns in earnest
    The Houthi campaign against merchant shipping is back in earnest following a pause at the start of the month. Splash reported yesterday on an attack on the Maersk Sentosa in the Gulf of Aden, far away from the Yemeni coastline - the first confirmed attack in July. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said ...
  • CMA CGM invests in French quantum computing company
    CMA CGM has invested in Pasqal, a French quantum computing firm, with the aim of developing optimisation solutions for maritime and logistics. Details on the size of the investment have not been revealed. This strategic partnership will lead to the creation of a Quantum Center of Excellence at TANGRAM, CMA CGM's training centre in Marseille, ...
  • Clean energy sector to invest $65bn in US offshore wind by 2030
    The clean energy sector is projected to invest $65bn in US offshore wind projects by 2030, which will support 56,000 jobs, according to a new report by the American Clean Power Association (ACP). The ACP said in its 2024 Offshore Wind Market Report that there were currently 12GW of projects with active offtake agreements, including ...
  • New Times Shipbuilding presses ahead with new drydock construction
    New Times Shipbuilding, one of China's largest privately owned shipyards, has received local government approval to build another drydock, and has already sold a number of slots for the new facility. New Times has sealed a string of containership orders for the new 700 m long drydock in recent weeks for delivery in 2027 ...
  • TS Lines reenters transpacific trades
    Taiwan's TS Lines is reentering the transpacific trades for the third time, one of a raft of smaller carriers tempted by today's sky-high freight rate environment. Alphaliner is reporting the carrier will deploy a couple of extra loaders to the US west coast later this month before establishing a vessel-sharing agreement with Singapore's SeaLead Shipping ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • Ro/ro market still sizzling despite added tonnage, tariff threats
    Automobile shipments, especially electric vehicles from China, are strong, while high container rates and capacity shortages are pushing breakbulk, project cargo and equipment shippers toward the ro/ro sector.
  • Changing booking environment for ocean freight key to DCSA's traction
    Electronic booking standards across ocean carriers would make it easier for shippers and forwarders to do business with a range of capacity providers, says the Digital Container Shipping Association.
  • Capacity overplay, dipping volumes put elevated China-India rates in reverse
    Forwarders cited two plausible factors for the price move - excess capacity pumped into the market and a moderation in cargo booking demand due to improved shipper inventory levels.
  • German container ports hit by two-day 'warning' strikes
    An ongoing wage dispute between the ver.di union and port employers is continuing to disrupt operations at some of the busiest container shipping hubs in North Europe.
  • Infrastructure, green energy projects to boost Houston breakbulk activity
    Spillover talk is surfacing, but a shift has yet to materialize at Port Houston while oil and gas-related steel demand is on the downswing as rig counts drop.
  • INTTRA platform market share loss suggests new landscape for ocean freight booking
    Shippers and forwarders now have a range of options to book with ocean carriers, who themselves have developed direct online portals to lure smaller ocean freight buyers.
  • US retailers upgrade import forecast for sixth straight month amid strong sales
    The revised forecast from the National Retail Federation comes as US consumer spending remains strong despite higher prices for merchandise and various supply chain challenges that have increased shipping costs.
  • Charleston clears vessel backlog, but expects some delays through November
    The port was able to clear all the recently anchored vessels, helped by a temporary reopening of all Wando Welch's berths last week amid a 10-day pause in project work.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • ESG advocate BlackRock doubles stake in offshore vessel giant Tidewater to $600m
    World's largest asset manager has become largest holder in Texas-based OSV provider
  • Container sale and purchase transactions slowing after busy first half
    Alphaliner lists MSC as the largest buyer and Maersk among biggest sellers
  • Danaos Corp lifts latest neo-panamax newbuilding order tally
    Greek shipowner has added a seventh 8,258-teu vessel to its orderbook
  • DHT bags rare VLCC time charter
    VLCC period fixtures have been slow to come by in 2024
  • First-half capesize S&P deals hit record high powered by Chinese and Greek buyers
    Far Eastern players dominate acquisitions in what has been an unprecedented period for big bulkers
  • HD KSOE lands $250m VLGC order
    South Korean group reaches 122 ship orders for 2024
  • New digital scheme aims to attract more women and young people to seafaring careers
    Shipping bodies launch digitalisation campaign to aid seafarer retention and recruitment
  • Saltchuk seals $950m OSG takeover after two-thirds of investors tender shares
    Tanker owner to become seventh business unit in sprawling maritime conglomerate
  • Shipbuilding giant HD KSOE lands $250m order for VLGCs to continue hot streak
    HD Hyundai Heavy Industries arm reaches 122 ship orders for 2024
  • 'World's largest cement carrier' ordered by shipowner NovaAlgoma
    Joint-venture partners opt for methanol dual-fuel with newbuild order
  • Gianluigi Aponte circles as Kmarin eyes container ship exit at benchmark price
    South Korean owner said to be selling last two boxships to MSC
  • Why didn't Tony sell at the top? Ardmore Shipping heads first-half tanker shares rally
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at second-quarter share performance for shipping stocks
  • 'Sustainable shipping milestone': X-Press Feeders launches first bio-methanol boxship in Northern Europe
    Fleet of bio-methanol fuelled feeder vessels will operate out of Rotterdam
  • Tankers return to Texas terminal after storm Beryl swerves south
    Short-term disruption unwinding as rates remain stable
  • Evangelos Marinakis adds $1.25bn container ship order to huge newbuilding drive
    Deal marks the first time Capital Maritime has ordered boxships in China
  • Monjasa raids Christiania and Furetank for tankers as Red Sea chaos boosts demand
    Danish bunker group now has more owned ships than chartered vessels for the first time
  • Western Bulk banks big profit after flipping ultramax in deal with Japanese shipowner
    Operator said deal displays its 'commercial acumen'
  • John Fredriksen builds DOF Group stake to $141m ahead of Maersk Supply takeover
    Tycoon's investment in offshore vessel owner's private placement lifts him above Bank of New York Mellon
  • Reborn shipyard Hengli Heavy banks $1.3bn from parent to fuel expansion efforts
    Shipbuilding and steel processing capacity to be expanded after order streak
  • Attacks in vital shipping waterway slashed and raiders left empty-handed
    In the majority of incidents, crew were uninjured with perpetrators escaping empty-handed
  • New container shipping boom promises to push Hapag-Lloyd operating profit over €2bn
    World's fifth-largest liner carrier earns as much as $4.6bn on strong demand
  • TRF selldown extends with disposal of product tanker pair
    Reported sales brings deal total to 12 over last 10 months
  • Saverys family orders sixth hydrogen powered offshore wind vessel
    Deal completes series of newbuildings due from 2025
  • Braemar boss James Gundy sitting on £2.6m stake after share award
    CEO sells some vested stock to meet tax liabilities under bonus plan
  • Big deals and fierce competition: How Danske Bank is tackling shipping in a bull market
    Global head of shipping Einar Stavrum sees loan book as stable
  • Raft of tanker newbuildings flow to N2 Tankers pool enjoying 'really exciting' results
    Boutique aframax operator is also looking at growth through long-term charters and new shipowner partners
  • NYK strikes mega deal to buy 40-plus ship fleet from Eneos Ocean
    Eneos Ocean will retain a minority stake in new company set up to take over its VLGCs, bulkers and product tankers
  • NYK Line teams with MPA in sustainability and manpower initiative
    Duo hope tie up will accelerate collaboration on ammonia-fuelled vessels and other sustainability-linked skills
  • Salvors rush to save stricken Ultrabulk vessel off west coast of South Africa
    South African authorities say all 18 crew of Ultra Galaxy have been safely rescued
  • Eastern Pacific tanker heads to Senegal as crude exports ramp up
    Analysts tip production to hit 80,000 barrels per day next year for Africa's newest exporter

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American Shipper web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • Extreme weather blocks vessel traffic around South Africa
    Extremely rough seas have made it impossible for commercial shipping to operate around the lower end of South Africa, adding to supply chain disruptions.
  • German startup grabs pre-seed funding for container logistics platform
    Northbound looks to expand its product development after raising $1.4 million in funds.

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Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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